Les amants dans la campagne 1844

"Les amants dans la campagne" (Lovers in the Countryside) is an 1844 oil painting by French Realist artist Gustave Courbet. The work features a close-up of a couple, their faces in profile, suggesting intimacy and connection. Courbet, a prominent figure in the Realist movement, was known for his focus on everyday life and subjects, often depicting scenes of rural life and working-class individuals. The painting's dark tones and dramatic lighting create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The use of bold brushstrokes, characteristic of Courbet's style, adds a raw and expressive quality to the work.